Catheters are medical devices that are placed inside the body either to treat a particular disorder or to perform surgical procedures. Catheters are thin tube made up of medical grade material (such as polyethylene) which is inserted into a body cavity, duct or blood vessels. A catheter is inserted into the body either on permanent basis or temporary basis which can be removed when they are no longer needed. They are used for a broad range of medical functions such as drainage of fluids from the body and control of fluids or gases during surgical procedures. Catheters can also be used on regular basis for people with dysfunctional bladder due to spinal cord injury, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease or stroke. Catheters tailored particularly for use in cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurovascular, and urological disorders can be designed by using different medical grade material. Other uses of catheters include administration of intravenous fluids, measurement of blood and intracranial pressure and exchange of gases and fluids in premature infants.

Some of the commonly used catheters include cardiovascular catheters, neurovascular catheters, urology catheters, and intravenous catheters. Catheters come in a wide range of sizes and diameters such as 5FR, 6FR, 8FR 10FR, 12FR, 14FR, 16FR, 18FR, 20FR, 22FR, 24FR, and 26FR. Cardiovascular catheters are used to diagnose and effectively perform cardiovascular surgeries by inserting catheters in the artery of neck or arm and then threaded it to heart through blood vessels. Certain cardiovascular disorders such as coronary angioplasty can be performed effectively using cardiac catheterization owing to lower risk of complications associated with the use of catheters. Urinary catheters are other commonly used catheters for draining bladder when it cannot be emptied naturally.

Increasing geriatric population, rising incidences of lifestyle disorders such as obesity, growing prevalence of kidney failure, introduction of advanced catheters, and growing demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures are expected to propel the growth of the global market. As per a study published by Kidney Health Australia, around 19,780 people were on dialysis and expecting transplantation in 2011 and this number is projected to increase by 60% reaching 31,589 in 2020. However, high risk of developing infections with prolonged use of catheters is expected to hamper growth of the global catheters market.

Major Key players operating in the global market include Abbott Laboratories, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Boston Scientific Corporation, C. R. Bard, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Teleflex Incorporated, Medtronic, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, and Vascular Solution Inc. Technological innovations and new product development are key strategies adopted by these players to gain competitive edge over other players in the market. For instance, in December 2015, Vascular Solution Inc. launched Turnpike LP, a fourth version of Turnpike catheters which are exclusively used for treating coronary and peripheral interventions. This version of Turnpike catheter provides higher flexibility in the distal shaft and is made up of special design elements that increase overall efficiency of deliverability of the catheter.

Increasing scope of application of catheters and rise in adoption rate will provide large number of opportunities for the key players operating in this market. Furthermore, increasing research and development activities will further propel the market growth. Geographical expansions through partnerships and strategic acquisitions will provide opportunities for key players to expand their business boundaries for acquiring larger market share. For instance, in February 2017, Teleflex Incorporated acquired Vascular Solutions Inc. for expanding their intravenous access product portfolio. This strategic acquisition helped the company to accelerate its business by entering into coronary and peripheral vascular segment.

Catheters Market Segmentation:

By Product

Urology Catheters

Cardiovascular Catheters

Intravenous Catheters

Neurovascular Catheters

Specialty Catheters

By Region

North America

U.S

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

Japan

China

Australia

India

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

Brazil

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

Others

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Reference Customers

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Number of patients for particular device or medical procedure and

Repeated use of particular device depending on health and condition of patient

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